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Title: Επτά επί Θήβας

Alternate Title: Seven Against Thebes

Note: Reading ease score: 95.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Christos Alexandridis, Publisher Fexis, 1911,
Translation into Modern Greek by Ioannis Gryparis

Summary: "Επτά επί Θήβας" by Aeschylus is a classic Greek tragedy written in the 5th century BC. This play is part of a trilogy, focusing on themes of fate, familial conflict, and divine intervention, centering around the brothers Eteocles and Polynices, who are set to engage in a deadly battle for the city of Thebes. The work captures the essence of tragic consequences stemming from human actions, particularly that of power and revenge. The opening of the play sets the stage for the impending conflict as Eteocles prepares the city of Thebes for battle against the Argive forces led by his brother Polynices. An angel brings news of the enemy’s arrival and the impending siege, heightening the tension and urgency among the citizens. As Eteocles rallies his troops, he conveys the dire circumstances and the need for bravery. The chorus, representing the women of Thebes, expresses their fears and hopes for divine intervention, pleading with the gods to protect their city. This introduction establishes a bleak atmosphere, foreshadowing the tragic events that will unfold as the brothers embody the curse of their father, Oedipus, in a struggle for power that ultimately leads to their doom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Aeschylus, 526 BCE-457 BCE

Translator: Grypares, I. N. (Ioannes N.), 1870-1942

EBook No.: 17996

Published: Mar 15, 2006

Downloads: 135

Language: Greek

Subject: Tragedies

Subject: Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology) -- Drama

Subject: Polynices (Greek mythological figure) -- Drama

Subject: Eteocles, King of Thebes (Mythological character) -- Drama

Subject: Thebes (Greece) -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Επτά επί Θήβας

Alternate Title: Seven Against Thebes

Note: Reading ease score: 95.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Christos Alexandridis, Publisher Fexis, 1911,
Translation into Modern Greek by Ioannis Gryparis

Summary: "Επτά επί Θήβας" by Aeschylus is a classic Greek tragedy written in the 5th century BC. This play is part of a trilogy, focusing on themes of fate, familial conflict, and divine intervention, centering around the brothers Eteocles and Polynices, who are set to engage in a deadly battle for the city of Thebes. The work captures the essence of tragic consequences stemming from human actions, particularly that of power and revenge. The opening of the play sets the stage for the impending conflict as Eteocles prepares the city of Thebes for battle against the Argive forces led by his brother Polynices. An angel brings news of the enemy’s arrival and the impending siege, heightening the tension and urgency among the citizens. As Eteocles rallies his troops, he conveys the dire circumstances and the need for bravery. The chorus, representing the women of Thebes, expresses their fears and hopes for divine intervention, pleading with the gods to protect their city. This introduction establishes a bleak atmosphere, foreshadowing the tragic events that will unfold as the brothers embody the curse of their father, Oedipus, in a struggle for power that ultimately leads to their doom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Aeschylus, 526 BCE-457 BCE

Translator: Grypares, I. N. (Ioannes N.), 1870-1942

EBook No.: 17996

Published: Mar 15, 2006

Downloads: 135

Language: Greek

Subject: Tragedies

Subject: Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology) -- Drama

Subject: Polynices (Greek mythological figure) -- Drama

Subject: Eteocles, King of Thebes (Mythological character) -- Drama

Subject: Thebes (Greece) -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.